October 31st-November 4th

Greetings Families,

What a great turn out for conferences this fall!  I was very happy to have met with 100% of families this year.  As we enter November, we have several days that are not regular school days (days off and half days).  Please be sure to check the “Important Dates” for these changes.   If your child participates in trick or treating tonight, please remember to not send him/her to school with candy for a snack.  Thanks!

In reading this week we are starting Unit 2: Working Together.  In this unit, we will read a variety of text genres, and will answer the following questions:

How can we help each other in dangerous situations?

How has working together changed history?

How can we work together to meet people’s needs?

Why is it a good idea to work together?

How can we work together to solve problems?

This week’s focus words are as follows:

Spelling Words r-Controlled ar,or,ore,oar hard    born    horse before    more    smart farm    porch    corn chore    score    part

Amazing Words Courageous Hazard Rescue Instinct Blustery Avalanche Skittish Fast-paced

If you have any questions, please call the school, email me: alipal1@gpsk12.org or write me a note in the O.W.L. binder. 

All the Best,

Mrs.Palermo

Important Dates:

November 8th No School Teacher In-Service Day

November 10th Picture Retake Day

November 11th No School Veteran's Day

November 18th All School Meeting 8:30

November 23rd Early Release Thanksgiving Break

November 26th Barnes and Noble Fundraiser

October 17th-October 21st

Greetings Families,

        What a pleasant surprise that the warmer weather is returning for this week!  Please be sure to check the weather before school to ensure that your child is dressing appropriately.  

        This week we are wrapping up Unit 1 (Exploration) in reading.  Today and tomorrow, students are working on a test to show their understanding of concepts taught during this unit.  On Wednesday, we will begin The Life Cycle of a Pumpkin and will continue into next week.  This means our spelling test will be next Wednesday (the 26^th), instead of Friday. 

        Next week we have community readers coming in for Pajama Night on Wednesday from 5-6:30pm.  This is an event many of our Newton families look forward to.  We will get the chance to meet three different members of the community, listen to a book and ask them questions about their careers.  I hope to see you there!  Next week we also have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday and Friday, which means dismissal will be at 11:55.  If you have not signed up for a conference yet, please do so this week.  I would like to send home reminders on Friday.

       

This week’s focus words are as follows:

Spelling Words Consonant digraphs:   that         wish        patch when        what        math   them       shape      whale    itch         chase      bunch

Amazing Words  Adapt Annual Nutrients blazing drought ancient massive sprout

If you have any questions, please call the school, email me: alipal1@gpsk12.org or write me a note in the O.W.L. binder. 

All the Best,

Mrs.Palermo

Important Dates:

October 17^th-October 25^th Box Top Competition

October 20^th- ELT visit

October 25^th-28^th Book Fair

October 26^th-Pajama Night 5-6:30pm

October 27th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent/ Teacher Conferences

October 28th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 28th All School Meeting 8:30am

October 10th-October 14th

Greetings Families,

        I wanted to extend a big thank you to those who came to Open House.  It was so nice to see and meet all of you.  If you did not come, I’ve attached a conference sign up that needs to be filled out as soon as possible. 

        This week we will continue talking about habitats.  Students will learn about animals and plants and how they adapt to their surroundings.  We will continue with last week’s spelling words, as it was a difficult spelling week.  I’ve added six more words we will work on as well, bolded below. 

        In Math, we are starting Subtraction Strategies.  Look out for the learning mat introducing some vocabulary and strategies.  This week would be a great time to play Subtraction War at home!

         

This week’s focus words are as follows:

Spelling Words Inflected Endings Dropped         dropping Excited           exciting Lifted            lifting Hugged           hugging Smiled            smiling Talked            talking Grabbed         grabbing Hopped          hopping Raced             racing

Amazing Words Delicate Inquire Sturdy Exhibit Resist Stun Genius Satisfaction

If you have any questions, please call the school, email me: alipal1@gpsk12.org or write me a note in the O.W.L. binder. 

All the Best,

Mrs.Palermo

Important Dates:

October 27th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent/ Teacher Conferences

October 28th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 28th All School Meeting 8:30

October 3rd-October 7th

Greetings Families,

        This week we are reading A Walk in the Desert.  We will be talking about the desert habitats, as well as other habitats during reading, writing and science!   Students generally enjoy this unit, as we get to do some more hands on activities to explore desert plants. 

        Over the summer, I set up a project on donorschoose.org titled, “Bouncy, Wobbly Seating for Bouncy, Wobbly 2nd Graders!”  In the project I requested wobble stools, small stability balls and floor cushions to provide my class with alternative seating.  I have been so impressed with students’ abilities to use the furniture in a safe and fair way.  It is time for me to create thank yous for our donors who made the project possible.  In my thank you package, I am asked to include photos.  I will not be using your child’s face in the photos, as I am just showing them using the furniture.  If you would not like me to include pictures of your child, please let me know in the communication notebook by this Friday.

        Remember, this Thursday evening (5-6:30pm) is Open House.  We would love to see you there!

This week’s focus words are as follows:

Spelling Words Inflected Endings Dropped         dropping Excited           exciting Lifted            lifting Hugged           hugging Smiled            smiling Talked            talking

Amazing Words Arid Landform Precipitation Dunes Ledge Haven Extinct Forbidding

If you have any questions, please call the school, email me: alipal1@gpsk12.org or write me a note in the O.W.L. binder. 

All the Best,

Mrs.Palermo

Important Dates:

October 6th- Picture Day

October 6th- Open House 5- 6:30

October 27th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent/ Teacher Conferences

October 28th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 28th All School Meeting 8:30